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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.76 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.76 and 214.25 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.76 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.76 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.76 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 73,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,006.76/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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